When it comes to blocking noise from bleeding through a common wall, there are a few tricks of the trade known in the acoustics industry that we will share here for those who need help. It has to do with your drywall. Tip #1: Start with MLV. Mass loaded vinyl should layer up to your…
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Sound Insulation for Black Metal Deck Ceilings
Many restaurant chains in strip malls keep the exposed metal deck open look to their space, and then paint the metal deck black. Metal is highly reflective and produces unwelcome echoes for the customers, so NetWell Noise Control of Mpls, MN offers a unique soundproofing insulation that can affix to the decking to curb excessive…
Read MoreSoundproofing an Auditorium
Auditoriums are built fan shaped by design, with angled ceilings and sloping floors that lead to a center stage. The angled surfaces in the room are designed to break standing sound waves, scattering them into mulitiple directions with the intention of more evenly spreading premium sound quality to every seat in the auditorium. In comparison, a…
Read More1 Tip for Controlling Noise
There is a plethera of soundproofing products available on the internet, with dozens of suppliers wanting your business. The key to the success of your treatment comes with understanding which product best suits your particular needs, and then how much of that product is required to produce the intended sound effects. Within the product selection…
Read MoreThe 2 Second Rule in Acoustics
Poor room acoustics is caused by extended sound wave reflections that produce background noise. When the background noise raises to levels that blur original sound, communication within the room becomes strained, as crowd noise elevates. Human ear is built to distinguish between original sound and reflected sound waves so long as the reflections (or echoes)…
Read MoreSound Panel Ceiling Clouds Control Noise
As crowds gather in social halls, entertainment venues, cafeterias, restaurants, fellowship halls and other similar public venues, noise builds as echoes carry, rendering the room unfriendly. People begin to elevate their conversations up and over the background noise, which further adds to the blurred sound signals and confusion. For any room not properly treated for…
Read MoreCarpet Wallcovering Controlling Echo
As you enter your favorite movie theater, notice the side walls as you walk to your seat. Chances are good that you’ll see a thin ribbed carpet type material there, color selected to match the decor of the space. This material is actually an acoustic wall covering, designed to absorb the echoes and produce premium…
Read MoreBest Product for Enclosure Lining
Got a stationary noise source that emits too much noise? Need protection from the noise? Whether commercial, residential, or industrial, the product remains the same. For noise sources that are enclosed, such as an engine or a pump, from an aquarium tank to a boat engine, a simple sound panel called an FBF1M panel is available in…
Read MoreTips for Kennel Soundproofing
Loud barking dogs in a kennel atmosphere make for an uncomfortable work environment, an unpleasant customer visit, and discomfort to the dogs themselves as they are kenneled. The surfaces in a kennel are hard and reflective, rendering severe echoes and spiking the exposure to the unwelcome noise. Kennel owners are often left wondering what options…
Read MoreBest Way to Block Noise Through Ceiling Tile System
For any room defined by a drop grid ceiling tile system as a ceiling configuration, that room will share noise with adjoining spaces. Whether the noise is generated upstairs, or an adjoining space opposite a common wall with an open plenum, standard commercial grade ceiling tiles are not designed to block and isolate the transmission…
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